Manoj Kudupoje
Lexington
Summary
Wrote compelling research proposals, prioritizing experimental design and budgeting, that secured over $500,000 in last 4 years, funded 8 Master's research project across universities. Research programs included mycotoxin management, gut health, and fermentation (ruminal and solid-state) where, pro-biotics, pre-biotic and post-biotic based products were evaluated for its benefits in monogastric and ruminants. Optimized in vitro isothermal adsorption models to evaluate binding of toxins to adsorbents. Synthesized and evaluated of molecularly imprinted polymers for extraction, separation and purification of active compounds (ergot alkaloids). Advocated research findings with private feed sectors, livestock farm and Milk Unions for the adoption of organic minerals, mycotoxin management program and utilization of biotic-based products. As a committee member of Alliances with University, accomplished authorization from central government agency (CPCSEA) to secure approval for the animal experimentation in the University. For 23 years, played a key role in shaping the company's research strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist
Alltech Inc
Nicholasville
09.2015 - 08.2023
- Project management: Poultry/ swine/Ruminant - in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro research. Enhanced research efficiency by optimizing experimental designs and protocols. Increased research collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, leading to more comprehensive findings. Improved grant funding success rates through the development of compelling proposals. Designed experiments using sophisticated statistical techniques, yielding robust results that supported key hypotheses.
- In-vitro isothermal adsorption model to determine the adsorption properties of binding agents to fungal toxins
- Myography to evaluate vasoactive neurohormones compounds like ergot alkaloids
- Correlated the biological and physiological relevance of several In vitro data from different techniques.
- Evaluated pre-biotic, pro-biotic and post-biotic and phytochemicals-based product for its benefits in broilers and ruminants
- Produced secondary metabolites (Mycotoxins) by Solid state fermentation
- Conducted in-vitro ruminal fermentation (consecutive and continuous batch culture) to assess the impact feed additives on feed digestibility, explored formulation possibilities
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding all research projects
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
Research Technician
Alltech Inc
Nicholasville
11.2001 - 11.2015
- Validated analytical method for pro-biotic analysis (glucan/mannan) according to FDA regulations
- Operated BL II lab adopting biohazard safety protocols
- Documented reports according to GMP
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations
- Handled the records of toxic substance and managed disposal protocols
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory SOPs
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Education
Ph.D - Animal and Food Sciences, Ruminant Nutrition
University Of Kentucky
11.2016
Masters - Veterinary Sciences: Poultry
University of Agricultural Sciences
India09.1999
Bachelors - Veterinary Sciences: Veterinary Medicine
Karnataka Veterinary And Fisheries Sciences
India11.1997
Skills
- Software/Statistical analysis
- Microsoft office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Data analysis – R, SPSS, and SAS
- Instrument control: Millenium32 Empower
- Software for UPLC and MS, Agilent Open
- Lab CDS for GC
- Mathematical modelling - Curve Fit 81
- Oakdale Engineering and Graph Pad
- Prism
- Models- Langmuir, Freundlich, Hill's, and
- Scatchard
- Analytical skills:
- Chromatography (GC, UPLC, LC-MS/MS)
- (toxins, polymers and phytochemicals)
- Fractionation and purification by solid or
- Liquid phase extraction (ergots)
- ELISA methods (mycotoxin)
- FTIR to determine mode of interaction
- Among functional group (new products)
- TEM/SEM, porosimeter and DLS (Physical
- Characterization of products)
- NIR/wet chemistry (feed evaluation)
- Myography – Evaluated vasoactive
- Compounds (neurohormones)
- Synthetic chemistry- Synthesized
- Imprinted polymers for Solid Phase
- Extraction and purification
- Writing skills
- Scientific Writing: Research and
- Publication, Research grant, Research
- Standard operating procedure
Accomplishments
- Peer reviewed publication/ chapter: First author – 5, Total - 11
- Oral Presentation in scientific conferences – 4
- Patent in synthesis and evaluation of imprinted polymers - 1
- Abstracts and Posters - First author-6, Total 12
- Awards
- 2015: Presidential pick for best presentation in JAM-ASAS-ADSA meeting
- 2014: Best poster presentation in Graduate student association competition
- 1997: Secured fellowship during Master's degree from World Poultry Science Association
- 1991: Graduated in 29th Annual UN Test, Division of the UN
- Extra-curriculum
- 2001-2015: Herald-Leader Bluegrass 10,000 run for 14 times in Lexington, Kentucky
- 1995: Participated in All India Dr
- Isaac Abraham hockey memorial
- 1992-1999: Represented University of Agricultural sciences in Soccer and Volleyball
- 1992-1999: Participated in All India inter-university field hockey (Captain)
- 1992-1997: Sports scholarship – During Bachelor's degree, UAS, Bangalore
- 1991: Represented Karnataka state junior hockey team
- Membership
- World Mycotoxin Forum
- American Society of Animal Science
- Indian Poultry Science Association
- Karnataka Veterinary Council
Timeline
Research Scientist
Alltech Inc
09.2015 - 08.2023
Research Technician
Alltech Inc
11.2001 - 11.2015
Ph.D - Animal and Food Sciences, Ruminant Nutrition
University Of Kentucky
Masters - Veterinary Sciences: Poultry
University of Agricultural Sciences
Bachelors - Veterinary Sciences: Veterinary Medicine
Karnataka Veterinary And Fisheries Sciences
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